I am having rhinoplasty surgery next month. What kind of pain medication should I expect to get? I have had surgery in the past where some have worked better than others. I am trying to figure out if I need to talk with my doctor prior to the surgery. I have taken percocet 5 and hydrocodone 5 and those have done nothing for my pain. What kind of pain medication do you typically prescribe, what MG, and for how long after surgery?
February 11, 2014
Answer: Pain management after rhinoplasty pain management is typically only a minor issue for the first few nights and sometimes requires Vicodin. Many patients do quite well on over-the-counter Tylenol. He definitely want to avoid Motrin or aspirin for pain control or other medications that could thin the blood. In general most rhinoplasties don't require packing so you want to avoid that if possible.Chase Lay, MDdouble board-certified facial plastic surgeon
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February 11, 2014
Answer: Pain management after rhinoplasty pain management is typically only a minor issue for the first few nights and sometimes requires Vicodin. Many patients do quite well on over-the-counter Tylenol. He definitely want to avoid Motrin or aspirin for pain control or other medications that could thin the blood. In general most rhinoplasties don't require packing so you want to avoid that if possible.Chase Lay, MDdouble board-certified facial plastic surgeon
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February 10, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty and pain medication It is important to find a rhinoplasty surgeon that does not put packing on the inside of the nose. Packing is quite painful and is no longer used, unless patients have a very severe nosebleed. Most patients are able to take one or 2 Vicodin or Percocet pain pills the first few nights to help get some sleep for their pain management.
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February 10, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty and pain medication It is important to find a rhinoplasty surgeon that does not put packing on the inside of the nose. Packing is quite painful and is no longer used, unless patients have a very severe nosebleed. Most patients are able to take one or 2 Vicodin or Percocet pain pills the first few nights to help get some sleep for their pain management.
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